They seek to promote achiote in Peru, take advantage of the export potential and serve the food industry

(Agraria.pe) Bixin is obtained from achiote seeds and is extremely important in the industry as it is used as a colorant in the production of food in the world, giving flavor and color in the textile sector (fabric dyeing) and at the pharmacist (medicines). Thanks to its antioxidant properties, its use (of annatto) increased in the manufacture of cosmetics and body care products such as creams, lotions, shampoos. Currently, the main producers are Brazil and Africa due to their low price and high content of this substance. For Peru to be more competitive, it requires promotion, research and innovation in technology. Likewise, to generate new varieties of annatto with a high content of this pigment, as well as better management methods in the field and in the industrial process. In this sense, the president of the Committee of Dyes and Natural Extracts of the Association of Exporters (ADEX), Ruy Elías, highlighted the importance of the study 'Evaluation of two methods of cloning ...